“For some time now, ethics reform in New York has been one of my top priorities. With the leadership of Speaker Heastie and Governor Cuomo, this ethics deal will replace corruption and secrecy with accountability and transparency in Albany...

Assemblyman Frank Skartados (D-Milton) announced that the federal government has approved in additional funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), enabling more local families to receive benefits through March.
“This winter has...

Assemblyman Frank Skartados (D-Milton) announced today that the Assembly’s state budget proposal would strengthen our children’s education by significantly increasing funding for schools and helping ensure educators have the resources and support...

“In order to bring an end to the era of corruption in Albany, we must make real and meaningful ethics reforms that put the power back into the hands of the hardworking people of New York. We are here to do the people’s work and that cannot be done...

“Today’s election of the Assembly’s first African-American Speaker is truly a historic moment. And now that we have a new Speaker in place, it is time that we get back to work and focus on the people’s business.
“Speaker Heastie outlined the...